ADL Suggested Scope & Sequence

The included ADL & Communication Scope & Sequence outlines targeted skills across grade bands (K–12), allowing teachers to:

• Select developmentally appropriate goals
• Scaffold instruction based on student readiness
• Integrate communication strategies with functional skill teaching
• Support transition goals and IEP development

Example progressions include:

• K–2: Washing hands, brushing teeth, choosing clothes
• 3–5: Packing for a trip, reading food labels, using deodorant
• 6–8: Planning meals, budgeting, dressing for events
• 9–12: Scheduling health appointments, meal prep, workplace attire

“Instruction in daily living skills must be systematic, sequential, and taught in meaningful, real-world contexts.” — Wehman, 2013, Essentials of Transition Planning*

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